CSIR-NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR INTERDISCIPLINARY

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Industrial Estate (PO), Pappanamcode, Thiruvananthapuram – 695 019

ADVERTISEMENT No.02/2023 dated 02-09-2023

COMMENCEMENT OF ONLINE APPLICATIONS: 02/09/2023 at 9:00 AM
CLOSING DATE FOR ONLINE APPLICATIONS: 10/10/2023 at 5:30 PM
LAST DATE FOR RECEIPT OF HARD COPY OF APPLICATIONS: 25/10/2023 up to 5:30PM

For the post of Scientists (13 posts)

The National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology(NIIST), Thiruvananthapuram,
is a premier Institute of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research(CSIR), involved in multidisciplinary
R&D programmes of both basic and applied nature across scientific disciplines for economic,
environmental and societal benefits for the people of India. This Institute is engaged in R&D in
Agroprocessing Technology, Microbial Process Technology, Chemical Science & Technology, Materials
Science & Technology, Environmental Technology etc. NIIST offers excellent infrastructure support, start-
up research funding along with a vibrant environment to perform research in a unique interdisciplinary
environment, wherein scientists enjoy a mix of individual freedom and collective scientific support to
undertake research of international quality, Product Development/ Technology Innovation/Applied
Technology etc. within the mandate of the Institute.

On-line applications are invited from enthusiastic, young Indian researchers having excellent academic
record and proven scientific achievements along with requisite experience and a high degree of motivation
and desire to take up research as a career in different fields, to fill up the posts of scientists as detailed
below:

The total emoluments and age limit for the posts are as follows:
Designation No. of Posts & Pay Level & Pay Total Upper Age Limit not
Reservation category Matrix Emoluments* exceeding
(as on 10/10/2023)**
05 (UR)
01 (UR-PwBD-HH)
01 (EWS)
Level-11
Scientist 02 [SC] ₹1,13,432/- 32 years
₹67700-208700
01 (ST)
03 (OBC including
1 backlog)

*Total Emoluments means approximate total monthly emoluments on minimum of pay matrix including
House Rent Allowance in Class ‘Y’ City etc.

**Please see age relaxation under Relaxation column

Sl. Post Code, Essential Educational Desirable Qualification Job Specification
No. No. of position qualification & Experience
& reservation
category
1 S-2301 M. Tech in Food Post qualification The selected candidate will
Technology/ Agricultural experience in industrial/ have to work effectively as a
1 post Engineering relating to relevant technologies in team member in the area of
food. post harvesting areas post-harvest value addition,
OBC (backlog) product and process
OR development in the
upcoming areas of agri/food
PhD (submitted) in Food research.
Technology/ Agriculture
Engineering relating to
food/Engineering Sciences
with specialization in Food.

2 S-2302 PhD (submitted) in Food
Science & Technology/Food
1 post Science & Nutrition/
Biological Sciences with
UR specialization in Food
Science.
Post qualification
experience in the
development of functional
foods/ nutraceuticals,
product validation and
Quality Control
The selected candidate will
have to work as team
member towards the
process/product
development and scientific
validation of food &
nutritional products

3 S-2303 M. Tech in Food Post qualification industry The selected candidate will
Technology/Food Process experience in process/ have to work effectively as a
1 post Engineering product development / team member in the area of
OR pilot plant studies. technology development/
SC PhD (submitted) in Food Technology transfer/ Process
Technology/ Engineering Design in Food sector
Sciences with specialization
in Food.

4 S-2304 PhD (Submitted) in Post qualification research Research and Development

Chemical Sciences/ experience in Natural in the area of organic
1 post Chemistry with Product isolation and molecules/ natural
specialization in Organic characterization/ Process
products/ functional
OBC Chemistry. chemistry
expertise/Multistep materials
organic synthesis/
Experience in process and
product development

5 S-2305 PhD (Submitted) in Post qualification research Research and Development

Biological Sciences/ experience in in-vitro and
1 post Biochemistry. in-vivo biological assays/
Expertise in handling and
UR maintaining cell culture
laboratory and molecular
biology techniques /
Experience in handling
animal experiments.
of new biological assays/
pharmacological screening of
natural products/organic
molecules/molecular biology
experiments

6 S-2306 M. Tech in Chemical Post qualification The selected candidate has

Engineering. experience of working in a to work with the biofuel pilot
1 post production plant , involved plant and must also work on
OR in the design of reactors, scale up and downstream of
UR calculations related to various bioprocesses
PhD (submitted) mass and energy balances
in Chemical Engineering. and expertise in
fermentation and
downstream technology
7 S-2307 M. Tech. in Biochemical Post qualification
Engineering/ Biomedical experience in the area of
1 post Engineering/Nano enzyme technology / nano
Technology/Biotechnology/ biotechnology
OBC Biological sciences.
OR
PhD (submitted) in
Biochemical
Engineering/Biomedical
Engineering/
Nano Technology/
Biotechnology/ Biological
Sciences.
8 S-2308 PhD (submitted) in Post qualification
Microbiology/Biotechnology experience in biological
1 post / Biological Sciences . wastewater treatment,
anaerobic digestion,
ST waste-bioenergy systems,
microbial ecology of waste
treatment systems,
metagenomics, NGS data
analysis and
interpretation. Industry
experience in the field,
especially pilot scale
and/or field
implementation of
biological treatment units
will be highly desirable.
09 S-2309 PhD (submitted) Post qualification
in Chemistry experience in Chemical
1 post process/ product
development,
EWS Heterogeneous catalysis,
Industrial waste treatment
process development
(chemical/catalytic) for
air/liquid/solid pollution
mitigation and value
addition and experience in
analytical method
development
10 S-2310 ME / M. Tech in Rubber Post qualification
Technology industrial research
1 post experience in rubber
OR technology/products
UR manufacturing/chemical
PhD (submitted) in and mechanical
Engineering sciences with characterizations with
Specialization in Rubber Proof of High quality
processing/ Rubber published research
products development and papers.
characterizations
The selected candidate has to
work on enzyme technologies
and Nano biotechnology
related to microbial and food
applications,
biotransformations, drug
delivery systems,
microbial and food
applications
The selected candidate has
to work with the
environment clean-up
technology activities in
CSIR-NIIST, with specific
roles such as identifying
industry & society relevant
environmental problems and
developing sustainable
technology solutions for the
same.
The selected candidate will
have to play a lead role in
research activities directed
towards knowledge
generation and catalytic
chemical process/ product
development in the area of
Industrial waste water
treatment and air pollution
control processes
The selected candidate will
have to conduct advanced
scientific research on rubber
processing, development of
rubber products, developing
chemical cross linking
agents, rubber matrix
composites, rubberized
coatings, mechanical
characterizations and also to
recycle rubbers for industrial
applications.
 11 S-2311 M.E/M. Tech in Mechanical Post qualification research The selected candidate will
Engineering experience in advanced have to conduct advanced
1 post materials scientific research on
OR processing/manufacturing processing of high
SC components, fabrication of performance materials,
PhD (submitted) in engineering coatings and development of engineering
Engineering sciences with structural analysis composites, coatings,
mechanical engineering mechanical
background and focused on characterizations and
development of Advanced maintain machinery in
materials, fabrication of engineering work shop
composites, and
computational prediction of
material properties.

12 S-2312 M.E./M. Tech in Chemical Post qualification
Engineering experience in design of
1 post microfluidic reactors,
OR chips & flow chemistry
UR-PwBD-HH reactors for process
PhD (submitted) in intensification of
Chemical Engineering chemicals and for
development of lab-on-a
chip devices for screening,
diagnosis etc. And also
experience in handling
commercial CFD codes like
ANSYS FLUENT, COMSOL,
etc. with ability to develop
standalone software codes.
The selected candidate will
have to work as a team
member in terms of process
intensification for organic
chemistry reactions, API’s
etc. In addition should be
able to give modelling &
simulation support to
various R&D activities of the
Institute

13 S-2313 PhD (submitted) in Post qualification The selected candidate has

Engineering sciences with
1 post specialization in Artificial
Intelligence and Machine
UR Learning
experiences in Computer
Programming, Data
Analysis, Mathematical
Modelling, Artificial
Intelligence and Machine
Learning
to work in a team and
facilitate advanced research
in all core research areas of
the Institute

Abbreviations: UR-Unreserved, SC-Scheduled Caste, ST-Scheduled Tribe, OBC-Other Backward Class,

EWS-Economically Weaker Section, PwBD-Persons with Benchmark Disability, HH-Deaf and Hard of
Hearing.

Candidates involved in Product Development / Technology Innovation / Applied Technology etc. will be
given due weightage.

Selection procedure:

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to appear for an interview before the Selection Committee.

General Information and conditions:

1. Benefits under Council service.

a. These posts carry usual allowances i.e. Dearness Allowance(DA), House Rent Allowance(HRA),
Transport Allowances(TA) etc. as admissible to the central government employees and as made
applicable to CSIR. Council employees are also eligible for accommodation of their entitled type as
per CSIR allotment rules depending on availability, in which case, HRA will not be admissible.

b. In addition to the emoluments indicated against each category posts, benefits such as applicability
of National Pension System, reimbursement of Medical Expenses, Leave Travel Concession,
Conveyance Advance and House Building Advance are available as per CSIR rules.

c. Scientists in CSIR are also permitted to undertake consultancy and sponsored R&D project activity.
These activities give them scope to earn consultancy fee and honorarium as per CSIR guidelines
governing these activities. Opportunities also arise for foreign deputations for training/presentation
of papers/specific assignments etc.
 d. CSIR provides excellent opportunities to deserving candidate for career advancement under
Assessment Promotion scheme for scientists.

2. Other Conditions.

a. The applicant must be a citizen of India.

b. All applicants must fulfil the essential requirements of the post and other conditions stipulated in
the advertisement as on the closing date of on-line application. They are advised to satisfy
themselves before applying that they possess at least the essential qualifications laid down for
various posts as on the closing date of on-line application. No enquiry asking for advice as to
eligibility will be entertained.

c. The prescribed essential qualifications are the minimum and the mere possession of the same does
not entitle candidates to be called for interview. The duly constituted screening committee will adopt
its own criteria for short-listing the candidates. The candidate should therefore, mention in the
application all the qualifications and experiences in the relevant area over and above the minimum
prescribed qualification, supported with documents. Completion of Ph.D degree will be reckoned
from the date of issue of provisional certificate/notification.

d. The application should be accompanied by self attested copies of the relevant educational
qualification, experience etc. The prescribed qualifications should have been obtained from
recognized Universities/Institutions etc. Incomplete applications or applications not accompanied
with the required certificates/documents are liable to be rejected.

e. In respect of equivalent clause in essential qualification, if a candidate is claiming a particular

qualification as equivalent qualification as per the requirement of advertisement, then the candidate
is required to produce supporting documents in this regard, indicating the authority (with number
and date) under which it has been so treated otherwise the application is liable to be rejected.

f. The period of experience rendered by a candidate on part time basis, daily wages, visiting/guest
faculty will not be counted while calculating the valid experience for short listing the candidates for
interview.

g. If any document/certificate furnished is in a language other than Hindi or English, a transcript of

the same duly attested by a Gazetted Officer or notary is to be submitted.

h. The date for determining the upper age limit, qualifications and /or experience will be the closing
date of on-line application i.e. 10/10/2023.

i. The period of experience in a discipline/area of work, wherever prescribed, shall be counted after
the date of acquiring the minimum educational qualifications prescribed for that Grade.

j. Persons with benchmark disabilities (PwBD) fulfilling the eligibility conditions prescribed under
GOI instructions are encouraged to apply.

k. In case a candidate is staying abroad, his/her candidature may be considered in absentia by the
Selection Committee on his/her written request.

l. Only outstation candidates called and found eligible for interview will be paid to and fro single
second class rail fare from the actual place of undertaking the journey or from the normal place of
their residence whichever is nearer to Trivandrum Central Railway Station on production of Rail
Ticket Numbers or any other proof of journey.

m. Any discrepancy found between the information given in application and as evident in original
documents will make the candidate ineligible for appearing in interview. Such candidate will not
be paid any fare.

n. The decision of the NIIST/CSIR in all matters relating to eligibility, acceptance or rejection of
applications, mode of selection, conduct of examination/interview will be final and binding on the
candidates.
 o. Canvassing in any form and/or bringing any influence political or otherwise will be treated as a
disqualification for the post.

p. NO INTERIM ENQUIRY OR CORRESPONDENCE WILL BE ENTERTAINED.

3. Relaxations:

a. The upper age limit is relaxable upto 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC as per Government
orders in force only in those cases where the posts are reserved for respective categories. Candidates
seeking age relaxation under these categories should enclose self attested copy of the relevant
certificate in the prescribed format signed by the specified authority. For OBC candidates, the
prescribed format is attached below.

b. Upper age limit is also relaxable upto five years for the regular employees working in CSIR
Laboratories/Institutes, Government Departments, Autonomous Bodies and Public sector
Undertakings.

c. As per GOI provisions, age relaxation for Widows, Divorced Women and Women judicially separated
from Husbands who are not remarried, the upper age limit is relaxable up to the age of 35 years
(upto 40 years for members of Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes and up to 38 years for members
belonging to the Other Backward Classes in respect of the posts reserved for them). The person
claiming age relaxation under this sub-para would be required to produce following documentary
evidence:-

i) In case of Widow, Death Certificate of her husband together with the Affidavit that she has not
remarried since.

ii) In case of divorced Women and Women judicially separated from their husbands, a certified
copy of the judgment/decree of the appropriate Court to prove the fact of divorce or the judicial
separation, as the case may be, with an Affidavit in respect of divorced Women and they have
not remarried since.

d. Age relaxation to Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD): Age relaxation of 10 years (15 years
for SCs/STs, 13 years for OBCs) in upper age limit is allowed to persons suffering from (a) blindness
and low vision; (b) deaf and hard of hearing; (c) locomotor disability including cerebral palsy, leprosy
cured, dwarfism, acid attack victims and muscular dystrophy; (d) autism, intellectual disability,
specific learning disability and mental illness; (e) multiple disabilities from amongst persons under
clauses (a) to (d) including deaf-blindness, subject to the condition that maximum age of the
applicant on 10/10/2023 shall not exceed 56 years. The persons claiming age relaxation under
this sub-para would be required to produce a certificate in prescribed proforma in support of their
claims clearly indicating that the degree of physical disability is 40% or more. In any case, the
appointment of these candidates will be subject to their being found medically fit in accordance
with the standards of medical fitness as prescribed by the Government for each individual Group
‘A’ posts to be filled by Direct Recruitment by Selection.

e. Relaxation in age, over and above the stipulated limit, educational qualification and/or experience
may be considered in case of exceptionally meritorious candidates or if sufficient number of
candidates possessing the requisite qualification and /or experience are not available to fill up the
posts.

4. How to apply:

a. Eligible candidates are required to apply on-line through CSIR-NIIST website

http://www.niist.res.in. and send a hard copy (print out) of the same by post. No other mode of
application will be accepted.

b. Online application will be available on CSIR-NIIST website up to 10/10/2023 (5.30 pm)

c. The candidate has to remit application fee of Rs.100/- (wherever applicable) only through SBI
Collect using the link provided in the online application and fill up the transaction details in
the prescribed columns of on-line application. In case application fee (wherever applicable) is not
paid, the application will be summarily rejected.
 d. Candidate should keep a copy of the print out of on-line application for their record.

e. The duly signed print out of the computer generated application form (hard copy) along with self
attested copies of certificates, mark-sheets, testimonials in support of age, educational
qualifications, experience, re-prints of publications, caste certificate, if applicable, and proof of
application fee remittance should be sent in an envelope superscribed “Application for the post of
Scientist (Post Code………)” by post so as to reach The Administrative Officer, CSIR-NIIST,
Industrial Estate P.O, Pappanamcode, Thiruvananthapuram-695019, Kerala on or before
5.30PM on 25/10/2023.

f. Women candidates, candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwBD and CSIR employees are exempted from
submission of application fee.

g. Candidates applying for more than one post should submit separate online applications and
application fees.

h. In case of Universities/Institute awarding CGPA/SGPA/OGPA grades etc., candidates are

requested to convert the same into percentage based on the formula as per their
university/Institute.

i. Application fees once paid will not be refunded on any circumstances nor can it be held in reserve
for any other recruitment or selection process.

j. Applications from candidates working in Government Departments, Autonomous Bodies, Public

Sector Undertakings and Government Funded Research Agencies will be considered only if the print
out of online application is forwarded through proper channel with a clear certificate from the
employer that the applicant will be relieved of his/her duties within one month of receipt of
appointment letter, if selected for the post applied for. However, advance copy of the application
may be submitted before the closing date.

k. After filling-up the electronic application form, the candidate can verify/edit the application to
ensure that the application is complete and correct in all respects. After finalizing, candidate can
print the application.

l. On-line application will be treated as complete only if the hard copy along with relevant
documents & proof of remittance of application fee (if applicable) are received at CSIR-NIIST.
Candidates should specifically note that the applications received after the closing date for any
reason whatsoever (such as envelopes wrongly addressed, delivered elsewhere, postal delay etc.)
will not be entertained by CSIR-NIIST.

m. Incomplete applications (i.e. without application fee, applicable testimonials and documents)
and unsigned applications will be summarily rejected.

5. Following documents must be attached along with hard copy of application sent by post:

a. Proof of remittance of application fee of ₹100/- wherever applicable.

b. Self attested photocopy of Date of Birth Certificate/SSLC Certificate.

c. Self attested photocopies of certificates in proof of educational qualifications.

d. Self attested photocopy of caste certificate, wherever applicable. For OBC candidates, the GoI
format is provided below.

e. Self attested photocopy of EWS certificate, if applicable, in the prescribed format attached below.

f. Self attested photocopies of experience certificates, if any

 For 1 post of Sr. Technical Officer (1)
Applications are invited from Indian nationals for the under mentioned post in the CSIR-National Institute
for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (NIIST), Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala:

Post Code, No. of position Pay Level & Total Upper Age Limit not exceeding
& reservation category Pay Matrix Emoluments* (as 10/10/2023)**
T-2302 Level-10 ₹94,872/- 35 years
1 post - UR ₹56100-177500

*Total Emoluments means approximate total monthly emoluments on minimum of pay matrix including
House Rent Allowance in Class ‘Y’ City etc.

**Please see age relaxation under Relaxation column

Essential Educational : M. Sc in Chemistry/Environmental Science or equivalent with minimum

Qualification 55% marks and 2 years’ practical experience in environmental sampling,
analytical method development and quality control.
Desirable : Knowledge and practical experience in R&D and regulatory requirements
for ultra-trace analysis of environmental contaminants.
Job Requirements : Operation and maintenance of sophisticated analytical equipments such as
GC-MS/MS/HRGC-HRMS/ICP-MS for ultra-trace analysis, sample
preparation systems, environmental sampling (air, water, soil, sediment
etc.) and laboratory maintenance as per ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standards.
The candidate should support field sampling, R&D, regulatory and skill
development requirements of the Division.
Selection procedure : Shortlisted candidates will be invited to appear for an interview before the
Selection Committee.

General Information and conditions:

1. Benefits under Council service.

a. These posts carry usual allowances i.e. Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA) and
Transport Allowances (TA) as admissible to the central government employees and as made
applicable to CSIR. Council employees are also eligible for accommodation of their entitled type as
per CSIR Residence Allotment rules, depending on availability in which case HRA will not be
admissible.

b. In addition to the emoluments indicated against the post, benefits such as applicability of National
Pension System, reimbursement of Medical Expenses, Leave Travel Concession and House Building
Advance are available as per CSIR rules.

c. CSIR provides excellent opportunities to deserving candidate for career advancement under
Assessment Promotion scheme.

2. Other Conditions.

a. The applicant must be a citizen of India.

b. All applicants must fulfil the essential requirements of the post and other conditions stipulated in
the advertisement as on the closing date of on-line application. They are advised to satisfy
themselves before applying that they possess at least the essential qualifications laid down for the
post as on the closing date of on-line application. No enquiry asking for advice as to eligibility will
be entertained.

c. The prescribed essential qualification is the minimum and the mere possession of the same does
not entitle candidates to be called for interview. The duly constituted screening committee will adopt
its own criteria for short-listing the candidates. The candidate should therefore, mention in the
application all the qualifications and experiences in the relevant area over and above the minimum
prescribed qualification, supported with documents.
 d. The prescribed qualifications should have been obtained from recognized Board/Institutions etc. If
a candidate is claiming a particular qualification as equivalent qualification as per the requirement
of advertisement, then the candidate is required to produce supporting documents in this regard,
indicating the authority (with number and date) under which it has been so treated otherwise the
application is liable to be rejected.

e. The application should be accompanied by self attested copies of certificates/Marksheets of the

relevant educational qualification, experience etc. Incomplete applications or applications not
accompanied with the required certificates/documents are liable to be rejected.

f. The period of experience rendered by a candidate on part time basis, daily wages, visiting/guest
faculty will not be counted while calculating the valid experience for short listing the candidates for
interview.

g. If any document/certificate furnished is in a language other than Hindi or English, a transcript of

the same duly attested by a Gazetted Officer or notary is to be submitted.

h. The date for determining the upper age limit, qualifications and /or experience will be the closing
date of on-line application i.e. 10/10/2023.

i. The period of experience in a discipline/area of work, wherever prescribed, shall be counted after
the date of acquiring the minimum educational qualifications prescribed for that Grade.

j. Persons with benchmark disabilities (PwBD) fulfilling the eligibility conditions prescribed under
GOI instructions are encouraged to apply.

k. Only outstation candidates called and found eligible for interview will be paid to and fro single
second class rail fare from the actual place of undertaking the journey or from the normal place of
their residence whichever is nearer to Trivandrum Central Railway Station on production of Rail
Ticket Numbers or any other proof of journey.

l. Any discrepancy found between the information given in application and as evident in original
documents will make the candidate ineligible for appearing in interview. Such candidate will not
be paid any fare.

m. The decision of the NIIST/CSIR in all matters relating to eligibility, acceptance or rejection of
applications, mode of selection, conduct of examination/interview will be final and binding on the
candidates.

n. Canvassing in any form and/or bringing any influence political or otherwise will be treated as a
disqualification for the post.

o. NO INTERIM ENQUIRY OR CORRESPONDENCE WILL BE ENTERTAINED.

3. Relaxations:

a. Upper age limit is relaxable upto five years for the regular employees working in CSIR
Laboratories/Institutes, Government Departments, Autonomous Bodies and Public Sector
Undertakings.

b. Age relaxation to Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD): Age relaxation of 10 years (15 years
for SCs/STs, 13 years for OBCs) in upper age limit is allowed to persons suffering from (a) blindness
and low vision; (b) deaf and hard of hearing; (c) locomotor disability including cerebral palsy, leprosy
cured, dwarfism, acid attack victims and muscular dystrophy; (d) autism, intellectual disability,
specific learning disability and mental illness; (e) multiple disabilities from amongst persons under
clauses (a) to (d) including deaf-blindness, subject to the condition that maximum age of the
applicant on 10/10/2023 shall not exceed 56 years. The persons claiming age relaxation under
this sub-para would be required to produce a certificate in prescribed proforma in support of their
claims clearly indicating that the degree of physical disability is 40% or more. In any case, the
appointment of these candidates will be subject to their being found medically fit in accordance
with the standards of medical fitness as prescribed by the Government for each individual Group
‘A’ posts to be filled by Direct Recruitment by Selection.

c. Age relaxation for Ex-servicemen will be as per GoI rules.

4. How to apply:

a. Eligible candidates are required to apply on-line through CSIR-NIIST website

http://www.niist.res.in. and send a hard copy (print out) of the same by post. No other mode of
application will be accepted.

b. Online application will be available on CSIR-NIIST website up to 10/10/2023 (5.30 pm)

c. The candidate has to remit application fee of Rs.100/- (wherever applicable) only through SBI
Collect using the link provided in the online application and fill up the transaction details in
the prescribed columns of on-line application. In case application fee (wherever applicable) is not
paid, the application will be summarily rejected.

d. Candidate should keep a copy of the print out of on-line application for their record.

e. The duly signed print out of the computer generated application form (hard copy) along with self
attested copies of certificates, mark-sheets, testimonials in support of age, educational
qualifications, experience, caste certificate, if applicable, and proof of application fee remittance
should be sent in an envelope superscribed “Application for the post of Sr. T.O. (1)” by post so as
to reach The Administrative Officer, CSIR-NIIST, Industrial Estate P.O, Pappanamcode,
Thiruvananthapuram-695019, Kerala on or before 5.30PM on 25/10/2023.

f. Women candidates, candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwBD and CSIR employees are exempted from
submission of application fee.

g. In case of Universities/Institute awarding CGPA/SGPA/OGPA grades etc., candidates are

requested to convert the same into percentage based on the formula as per their
university/Institute.

h. Application fees once paid will not be refunded on any circumstances nor can it be held in reserve
for any other recruitment or selection process.

i. Applications from candidates working in Government Departments, Autonomous Bodies, Public

Sector Undertakings and Government Funded Research Agencies will be considered only if the print
out of online application is forwarded through proper channel with a clear certificate from the
employer that the applicant will be relieved of his/her duties within one month of receipt of
appointment letter, if selected for the post applied for. However, advance copy of the application
may be submitted before the closing date.

j. After filling-up the electronic application form, the candidate can verify/edit the application to
ensure that the application is complete and correct in all respects. After finalizing, candidate can
print the application.

k. On-line application will be treated as complete only if the hard copy along with relevant
documents & proof of remittance of application fee (if applicable) are received at CSIR-NIIST.
Candidates should specifically note that the applications received after the closing date for any
reason whatsoever (such as envelopes wrongly addressed, delivered elsewhere, postal delay etc.)
will not be entertained by CSIR-NIIST.

l. Incomplete applications (i.e. without application fee, applicable testimonials and documents)
and unsigned applications will be summarily rejected.

5. Following documents must be attached along with hard copy of application sent by post:

a. Proof of remittance of application fee of ₹100/- wherever applicable.

b. Self attested photocopy of Date of Birth Certificate/SSLC Certificate.
c. Self attested photocopies of certificates in proof of educational qualification.
d. Self attested photocopies of experience certificates.
e. Self attested photocopy of caste certificate, wherever applicable.

Sd/-
Administrative Officer
 Prescribed Format for OBC Certificate

FORM OF CERTIFICATE TO BE PRODUCED BY OTHER BACKWARD CLASSES APPLYING FOR

APPOINTMENT TO POSTS / ADMISSION TO CENTRAL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS (CEIs), UNDER
THE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

This is to certify that Shri / Smt. / Kum. ____________________________________________________ Son/

Daughter of Shri / Smt. __________________________________________________________________ of Village/Town
_________________________________________ District/Division ________________________________________ in the
_________________________________________ State belongs to the _______________________ Community which is
recognized as a backward class under:

(i) Resolution No. 12011/68/93-BCC(C) dated 10/09/93 published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary
Part I Section I No. 186 dated 13/09/93.
(ii) Resolution No. 12011/9/94-BCC dated 19/10/94 published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary Part
I Section I No. 163 dated 20/10/94.
(iii) Resolution No. 12011/7/95-BCC dated 24/05/95 published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary Part
I Section I No. 88 dated 25/05/95.
(iv) Resolution No. 12011/96/94-BCC dated 9/03/96.
(v) Resolution No. 12011/44/96-BCC dated 6/12/96 published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary Part
I Section I No. 210 dated 11/12/96.
(vi) Resolution No. 12011/13/97-BCC dated 03/12/97.
(vii) Resolution No. 12011/99/94-BCC dated 11/12/97.
(viii) Resolution No. 12011/68/98-BCC dated 27/10/99.
(ix) Resolution No. 12011/88/98-BCC dated 6/12/99 published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary Part
I Section I No. 270 dated 06/12/99.
(x) Resolution No. 12011/36/99-BCC dated 04/04/2000 published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary
Part I Section I No. 71 dated 04/04/2000.
(xi) Resolution No. 12011/44/99-BCC dated 21/09/2000 published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary
Part I Section I No. 210 dated 21/09/2000.
(xii) Resolution No. 12015/9/2000-BCC dated 06/09/2001.
(xiii) Resolution No. 12011/1/2001-BCC dated 19/06/2003.
(xiv) Resolution No. 12011/4/2002-BCC dated 13/01/2004.
(xv) Resolution No. 12011/9/2004-BCC dated 16/01/2006 published in the Gazette of India.

Extraordinary Part I Section I No. 210 dated 16/01/2006. Shri / Smt. / Kum. ________________________
and/or his family ordinarily reside(s) in the __________________________________________ District/Division of
______________________________________ State. This is also to certify that he/she does not belong to the
persons/sections (Creamy Layer) mentioned in Column 3 of the Schedule to the Government of India,
Department of Personnel & Training O.M. No. 36012/22/93-Estt.(SCT) dated 08/09/93 which is modified
vide OM No. 36033/3/2004 Estt.(Res.) dated 09/03/2004.

Dated: _________________ District Magistrate/Deputy Commissioner/Competent Authority

Seal

NOTE:
(a) The term ‘Ordinarily’ used here will have the same meaning as in Section 20 of the Representation of
the People Act, 1950.
(b) The authorities competent to issue Caste Certificates are indicated below:
(i) District Magistrate / Additional Magistrate / Collector / Deputy Commissioner / Additional Deputy
Commissioner / Deputy Collector / Ist Class Stipendiary Magistrate / Sub-Divisional magistrate /
Taluka Magistrate / Executive Magistrate / Extra Assistant Commissioner (not below the rank of Ist
Class Stipendiary Magistrate).
(ii) Chief Presidency Magistrate / Additional Chief Presidency Magistrate / Presidency Magistrate.
(iii) Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tehsildar’ and
(iv) Sub-Divisional Officer of the area where the candidate and / or his family resides.
 Government of ………………
(Name & Address of the authority issuing the certificate)

INCOME & ASSET CERTIFICATE TO BE PRODUCED BY ECONOMICALLY WEAKER SECTIONS

Certificate No._________________ Date: __________________

VALID FOR THE YEAR_______________________

This is to certify that Shri/Smt./Kumari_____________________________________ son/daughter/wife of

___________________________________ permanent resident of _________________________________, Village/Street
________________________ Post Office ___________ District ________________ in the State/Union Territory
_______________________ Pin Code __________________ whose photograph is attested below belongs to
Economically Weaker Sections, since the gross annual income* of his/her “family”** is below Rs. 8 lakh
(Rupees Eight Lakh only) for the financial year __________________. His/her family does not own or possess
any of the following assets***:

i. 5 acres of agricultural land and above;

ii Residential flat of 1000 sq. ft. and above;
iii Residential plot of 100 sq. yards and above in notified municipalities;
iv. Residential plot of 200 sq. yards and above in areas other than the notified municipalities.

2. Shri/Smt./Kumari ___________________________________ belongs to the ________________________ caste

which is not recognized as a Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and Other Backward Classes (Central List)

Signature with seal of Office _______________________

Name ________________________________________
Designation ____________________________

Recent Passport size attested

photograph of the applicant

*Note 1: Income covered all sources i.e. salary, agriculture, business, profession, etc.

**Note 2: The term “Family” for this purpose include the person, who seeks benefit of reservation, his/her
parents and siblings below the age of 18 years as also his/her spouse and ch8ildren below the age
of 18 years

***Note 3: The property held by a “Family” in different locations or different places/cities have been clubbed
while applying the land or property holding test to determine EWS status.